Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Process Engineering to lead process optimization and design tasks. You will review plant data, evaluate performance, and support major projects using advanced process control and simulation tools.

The role requires a minimum of six years in process engineering within a large industrial setting and a strong background in gas processing and energy efficiency. Full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in relevant field.
• At least six years of process or design engineering experience.
• Experience in oil and gas industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review laboratory test reports and plant activity records.
• Identify process abnormalities and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze production data and optimize unit performance.
• Develop technical reports to support decisions.
• Participate in HAZOP/HAZID/SIL and risk assessments.

Skills

Process engineering

Gas processing operations

Plant performance optimization

Process simulation

Aspen HYSYS

HTRI

PI process data analysis

P&ID review

Process Flow Diagram development

Process equipment specifications

Energy performance monitoring

HAZOP studies

HAZID studies

Advanced Process Control

Control Loop Performance Monitoring

Real Time Optimization

Process safety KPI reporting

Project engineering support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

HTRI

PI

LIMS

Job description

Job Snapshot

Senior Engineer - Process Engineering Job Snapshot Role: Senior Engineer - Process Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Engineering Experience: Minimum 6 years Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Engineering

Salary: 15000-25000 AED per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Review laboratory test reports, operating log sheets and daily plant activity records.
• Identify process abnormalities, evaluate their operational impact and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Collect monthly production and operating data from relevant plant units.
• Evaluate unit efficiency based on production output, chemical consumption and energy utilization.
• Prepare detailed technical reports that support operational and management decisions.
• Analyze changing production plans and feedstock conditions to determine whether technical modifications are required.
• Assess process constraints associated with proposed operating changes.
• Develop safe and practical recommendations for adapting plant conditions to revised production requirements.
• Plan and coordinate performance test runs for individual units and integrated plant systems.
• Analyze test results to determine actual equipment and process performance.
• Establish optimum operating parameters based on verified plant data.
• Identify process bottlenecks that restrict throughput, yield or operating stability.
• Recommend modifications or operating adjustments that can increase production capacity.
• Participate in HAZOP studies for proposed plant modifications and operational changes.
• Contribute process engineering expertise during HAZID and SIL assessment sessions.
• Support risk assessments and ensure process hazards are addressed before modifications are implemented.
• Develop process-monitoring tools for plant performance analysis and yield prediction.
• Apply computer simulation models to evaluate operating scenarios and optimization opportunities.
• Use advanced engineering techniques to improve plant efficiency, reliability and profitability.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis studies involving process disruptions, equipment failures and operating incidents.
• Support incident investigations by reviewing process trends, operating conditions and control-system responses.
• Prepare analytical reports describing findings, contributing factors and recommended corrective actions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of mitigation plans.
• Provide technical assistance to Instrumentation, Maintenance, Inspection and other plant functions.
• Support the Plant Alarm Management System and related performance-improvement activities.
• Participate in alarm rationalization meetings and evaluate alarm priorities, limits and operating relevance.
• Review and update process engineering information within the Master Alarm Database.
• Support the implementation, monitoring and effective utilization of Advanced Process Control.
• Evaluate existing APC performance and recommend improvements or revamping requirements.
• Assist with Control Loop Performance Monitoring and analyze underperforming process control loops.
• Provide process engineering input for the effective operation of Distributed Control System controllers.
• Support Real Time Optimization design, engineering, implementation and maintenance activities.
• Help ensure that high-end optimization software is used effectively to improve commercial plant performance.
• Develop and maintain methods for automating, monitoring and reporting process safety key performance indicators.
• Provide process engineering support to projects from conceptual development through final implementation.
• Review project concepts, design bases and process engineering deliverables.
• Examine process drawings, technical documents and P and IDs for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide structured comments and technical feedback on engineering documents.
• Confirm that project deliverables conform to company requirements, operating needs and applicable standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies for plant improvements, modifications and optimization opportunities.
• Compare alternative technical solutions and identify cost-efficient implementation approaches.
• Monitor energy performance at unit level and identify unusual consumption patterns.
• Initiate improvement measures when energy performance falls below established targets.
• Review process engineering deliverables for new and ongoing major projects.
• Evaluate proposed plant modifications and improvement studies before approval or implementation.
• Verify that process changes are correctly incorporated into operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Support commissioning, performance verification and post-implementation review of modified systems.
• Maintain accurate records of calculations, studies, operating recommendations and completed technical reviews.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate process engineering activities within the assigned area.
• Allocate technical work according to plant priorities, employee capability and project requirements.
• Train and develop assigned personnel in process analysis, simulation, safety studies and performance monitoring.
• Promote compliance with HSE requirements throughout studies, testing, troubleshooting and project activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least six years of process or design engineering experience within a large industrial organization.
• Previous experience in the oil and gas industry is strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of gas extraction and processing plant operations.
• Strong understanding of process equipment specifications and operating requirements.
• Experience developing and reviewing Process Flow Diagrams and P and IDs.
• Proficiency in process simulation and design engineering software.
• Working knowledge of Aspen HYSYS, HTRI, PI and LIMS or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with Corporate Plant Information Management Systems and plant-monitoring tools.
• Experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and other process hazard assessments.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Process Control and alarm management systems.
• Familiarity with Control Loop Performance Monitoring and Real Time Optimization.
• Ability to perform process engineering calculations and establish performance-monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering codes, technical standards and HSE practices.
• Proven ability to investigate operational problems and prepare analytical technical reports.
• Strong planning, organizing, coordination, checking and technical-recording capabilities.
• Ability to supervise technical activities and develop the skills of assigned personnel.

Skills Set

• Process engineering
• Gas processing operations
• Plant performance optimization
• Process simulation
• Aspen HYSYS
• HTRI thermal design
• PI process data analysis
• Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Corporate Plant Information Management Systems
• Process Flow Diagram development
• P and ID review
• Process equipment specifications
• Production data analysis
• Chemical consumption analysis
• Energy performance monitoring
• Yield prediction
• Unit performance testing
• Process bottleneck analysis
• Throughput optimization
• Operating parameter optimization
• HAZOP studies
• HAZID studies
• Safety Integrity Level assessment
• Process risk assessment
• Root Cause Analysis
• Incident investigation
• Alarm Management Systems
• Alarm rationalization
• Master Alarm Database management
• Advanced Process Control
• Control Loop Performance Monitoring
• Distributed Control Systems
• Real Time Optimization
• Process safety KPI reporting
• Feasibility studies
• Process modification reviews
• Project engineering support
• Technical report preparation
• Engineering code compliance
• HSE procedure compliance

Why Join Us

This opportunity provides direct involvement in improving the performance of complex gas processing facilities where process stability, energy efficiency and safe production are commercially important. The engineer will work with operating data, advanced simulation software and multidisciplinary technical teams to solve real plant problems. Demand for process optimization expertise continues to grow as energy facilities adopt advanced control, real-time monitoring and data-driven operating methods. The role offers valuable exposure to plant improvement projects, process safety studies and technologies designed to strengthen long-term operational profitability.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a leading energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its operations include major production and processing facilities supported by advanced engineering systems, established HSE standards and specialist teams focused on safe, reliable and efficient energy delivery.